This is the second post in our series on why SLPs target certain subjects. If you missed the first post on verbs, just click here -> Why are you working on... Verbs Categorizing is the foundation so many skills that, to others, may not be related. Categorizing, the grouping of objects, words, or actions based on similar traits, is used in academic areas such as math, science, reading, ok pretty much it will come up everywhere. So what can you do if someone does not understand why you are having a student work on this foundational skill? Here are some